Best Car Dealers in Texas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 1338 of 4883 Texas car dealers from 6,696 verified out-the-door quotes. Texas's average doc fee is $234.
660 of 1338 rated Texas dealers earn an A · 241 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 22, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Lone Star State
Texas's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
44th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 1338 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 4883 dealers →Land Rover Dfw
Dallas, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesChastang Ford
Houston, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Waco
Waco, TX
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesGunn Nissan
San Antonio, TXSan Antonio, TX
Loving Toyota Scion
Lufkin, TXLufkin, TX
Volvo Cars Of Temple
Temple, TXTemple, TX
David Mcdavid Honda Of Frisco
Frisco, TXFrisco, TX
David Mcdavid Ford
Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TX
Huffines Hyundai Mckinney
McKinney, TXMcKinney, TX
Fred Haas Toyota Country
Houston, TXHouston, TX
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More Dealers in Texas
Sosa Automotive
Baytown, TX
Sosa's Auto Sales
Dallas, TX
Soto's Auto Group
Seagoville, TX
Sour Lake Ford
Sour Lake, TX
Sour Lake Motor Co.
Sour Lake, TX
Sour Lake Motor Co., Inc.
Sour Lake, TX
South Point Auto Sales
Buda, TX
South Texas American Auto
Kirby, TX
South Texas Auto Center
San Benito, TX
South Texas Automart Llc
Mercedes, TX
South Texas Buick GMC
McAllen, TX
South Texas Pre-owned Super Center
Mcallen, TX
Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Ltd.
Lufkin, TX
Southern Preowned
Houston, TX
Southmark Motors
Pinehurst, TX
Southpoint Automotive Llc
San Antonio, TX
Southside Auto Center
San Antonio, TX
Southside Used
San Antonio, TX
Southway Motors
Houston, TX
Southwest Auto Group
El Paso, TX
Dealers by City in Texas
Texas doc fee law
Texas sets no hard cap, but documentary fees must be "reasonable" and dealers charging over $225 must give notice to the state. Many Texas dealers cluster near that threshold; a fee far above it is a negotiation signal.
Texas Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Texas?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 1017 rated Texas dealers is $234, based on 6,696 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Texas sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Texas?
Land Rover Dfw, Chastang Ford, Mercedes-Benz Of Waco lead the Texas transparency rankings. 660 of 1338 rated Texas dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Texas dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Texas quotes are verified.
How Texas compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Texas
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Texas is $234. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 53% of dealers in Texas charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.